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Oneworld; via DFW, often the fastest trip
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Shanghai
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Dates
Sat, Nov 7 – Mon, Nov 9
No. of travellers & Class
1 Traveller · Economy
Triwize compares 500+ airline fares for cheap Houston to Shanghai flights. Find round-trip, one-way, and last-minute IAH to PVG flight deals.
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Round trip Flight deals
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Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
9:45SEA
17h 00mNon-stop
05:45SIN
9:00SIN
14h 10mNon-stop
08:10SEA
$653Economy · per person
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
12:05LAX
16h 35mNon-stop
7:40SIN
20:45SIN
16h 05mNon-stop
21:50LAX
$857Economy · per person
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
7:00LAX
25h 35m1 stop
12:10SIN
20:45SIN
16h 5mNon-stop
21:50LAX
$855Economy · per person
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
08:37LAX
29h 38m2 stops
05:15SIN
07:00SIN
19h 32m1 stop
11:32LAX
$873Economy · per person
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
13:18ONT
25h 57m2 stops
06:15SIN
8:45SIN
18h 27m1 stop
12:12ONT
$878Economy · per person
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
06:00ONT
21h 35m1 stop
18:35SIN
08:45SIN
26h 18m1 stop
20:01ONT
$873Economy · per person
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Best Time to Book Houstonto Shanghai flights
Learn the best times to book flights, avoid peak travel periods, and find lower fares for your trip.
What is the Cheapest Month to Fly from IAH to PVG?January can offer lower fares from Houston to Shanghai, and October is the low season. Prices vary by travel date and demand. Compare several departure dates to find a suitable deal.
When are Flights from IAH to PVG the Most Expensive?December and June can be costly as holiday and summer travel demand rises, with April the high season. Check fares across several dates when possible.
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How to Find Cheap Flights From Houston to Shanghai
Flexible travelers can sometimes find cheaper NYC to MIA flights by starting from a nearby regional airport
1 Compare connection hubsDallas/Fort Worth, Tokyo and Los Angeles are common stops. Dallas/Fort Worth often gives the shortest trip.
2 Book aheadCompare flight tickets from Houston to Shanghai about 23 weeks before departure, when fares are often lowest.
3 Fly off-peakThursday is often the cheapest day to fly this route, while Monday departures tend to cost more.
4 Avoid holiday peaksCompare fares outside the December holidays and June, typically the priciest months on this route.
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6 Stay flexibleFor last minute flights from Houston to Shanghai, check Thursday departures and different connecting airports.
Airports Near Houston
Compare nearby Texas and Louisiana airports for connections to Shanghai; fares and journey times can vary.
| Airport | Code | Distance from Houston | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby | HOU | ~10 miles | Southwest base with some international flights |
| Jack Brooks Regional (Beaumont) | BPT | ~80 miles | Southeast Texas regional option |
| Easterwood (College Station) | CLL | ~85 miles | Texas A&M area regional airport |
| Victoria Regional | VCT | ~110 miles | Small South Texas regional airport |
| Lake Charles Regional | LCH | ~130 miles | Southwest Louisiana regional option |
| Austin-Bergstrom International | AUS | ~140 miles | Central Texas option with broad service |
| San Antonio International | SAT | ~185 miles | San Antonio's main airport |
Airports Near Shanghai
Shanghai Hongqiao and other Yangtze River Delta airports mainly serve domestic and regional Asia routes.
| Airport | Code | Distance from Shanghai | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International | SHA | ~10 miles | Shanghai's second airport, mostly domestic |
| Sunan Shuofang International | WUX | ~65 miles | Serves Wuxi and the Suzhou area |
| Nantong Xingdong International | NTG | ~65 miles | Nantong airport north of the Yangtze |
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International | HGH | ~95 miles | Hangzhou's main international airport |
| Ningbo Lishe International | NGB | ~95 miles | Port city airport south of Shanghai |
| Changzhou Benniu International | CZX | ~110 miles | Changzhou regional airport |
A traveller’s guide
Airlines Flying From Houston to Shanghai
No airline flies nonstop; compare flight tickets from Houston to Shanghai with one stop on the way.American Airlines
United AirlinesIAH, SFO, LAXPVG
Star Alliance; via SFO or LAX on United nonstops
Delta Air LinesIAH, LAX, DTWPVG
SkyTeam; via Los Angeles or Detroit
China EasternLAX, SFO, JFKPVG
SkyTeam; PVG nonstops from LAX, SFO and JFK
ANANRT, HNDPVG
Star Alliance; via Tokyo, often among cheapest
EVA AirIAH, TPEPVG
Star Alliance; one-stop routing via Taipei
Cathay PacificDFW, HKGPVG
Oneworld; via Hong Kong, often low fares
Flights From Houston
Explore popular Houston routes with approximate distances, flight times and reasons travelers choose them.
| Route | Approx. Distance | Approx. Flight Time | Why It's Popular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston – Shanghai (PVG) | 7,555 mi | 18h 35m+ (1 stop) | One-stop link via Dallas/Fort Worth or Tokyo |
| Houston – Mexico City (MEX) | 765 mi | 2h 15m–2h 40m | IAH's busiest international route |
| Houston – Cancún (CUN) | 812 mi | 2h 10m–2h 35m | IAH's second-busiest international route |
| Houston – San Salvador (SAL) | 1,211 mi | 2h 50m–3h 15m | IAH's third-busiest international route |
| Houston – London (LHR) | 4,820 mi | 8h 55m–9h 20m | British Airways and United nonstops |
| Houston – Frankfurt (FRA) | 5,217 mi | 9h 30m–9h 55m | Lufthansa and United nonstops |
| Houston – Chicago (ORD) | 926 mi | 2h 40m–3h 05m | IAH's busiest domestic route |
| Houston – Denver (DEN) | 861 mi | 2h 30m–2h 55m | IAH's second-busiest domestic route |
| Houston – Los Angeles (LAX) | 1,375 mi | 3h 35m–4h 05m | Five airlines fly this route nonstop |
| Houston – Atlanta (ATL) | 688 mi | 1h 55m–2h 20m | Delta, Frontier, Spirit and United nonstops |
Flights to Shanghai
Explore popular Shanghai routes with approximate distances, flight times and traveler highlights.
| Route | Approx. Distance | Approx. Flight Time | Why It's Popular |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston (IAH) – Shanghai | 7,555 mi | 18h 35m+ (1 stop) | No nonstop; one-stop via Dallas/Fort Worth |
| Los Angeles – Shanghai | 6,467 mi | 14h 00m–14h 25m | United, China Eastern and Delta nonstops |
| San Francisco – Shanghai | 6,133 mi | 13h 35m–14h 00m | United and China Eastern nonstops |
| New York (JFK) – Shanghai | 7,373 mi | 14h 40m–15h 05m | China Eastern nonstop from New York |
| Dallas/Fort Worth – Shanghai | 7,332 mi | 15h 45m–16h 10m | American Airlines nonstop from Texas |
| Seattle – Shanghai | 5,705 mi | 13h 00m–13h 25m | Delta nonstop, about 7 flights a week |
| Tokyo (HND) – Shanghai | 1,079 mi | 3h 25m–3h 50m | ANA, JAL, China Eastern and more |
| Seoul (ICN) – Shanghai | 510 mi | 2h 05m–2h 30m | Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern and more |
| Hong Kong – Shanghai | 780 mi | 2h 25m–2h 50m | Cathay, China Eastern and more |
| Taipei – Shanghai | 420 mi | 1h 50m–2h 15m | China Airlines, EVA Air and more |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from Houston to Shanghai?
There are no nonstop flights from Houston to Shanghai. The quickest one-stop trips, via Dallas/Fort Worth, have averaged about 18h 35m. Longer layovers add more time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Shanghai?
January is often the cheapest month, and October is the low season. December and June tend to be pricier. Compare live prices for your dates.
Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Shanghai?
No. Flights from Houston (IAH) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) connect at least once, most often in Dallas/Fort Worth, Tokyo or Los Angeles.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Shanghai?
American, United, Delta, China Eastern, ANA, EVA Air and Cathay Pacific offer connecting itineraries.
How early should I book Houston to Shanghai flights?
Compare fares about 23 weeks before travel, when prices on this route are often lowest. Availability and prices can change, especially near departure.
Are there budget or last-minute flights from IAH to PVG?
For cheap flights from IAH to PVG, compare ANA and Cathay Pacific, often among the lowest-priced airlines on this route. For late bookings, compare dates, airlines and connecting airports.
What is the distance between Houston and Shanghai?
Houston and Shanghai are approximately 7,555 miles (12,159 km) apart by air.
Is a one-way or round-trip flight better value?
Roundtrip flights from Houston to Shanghai often offer better value, but compare one way flights from Houston to Shanghai too, especially for flexible or multi-city trips.
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